Ethics

What does the study of ethics involve?

• The systematic analysis of societal norms.

• Evaluating personal beliefs and values.

• Examining and evaluating moral principles, values, and standards that guide behavior.

• Studying legal regulations within society.

What is the role of ethical considerations in decision-making?

• They provide a framework for avoiding decisions.

• They guide individuals in making morally sound decisions.

• They dictate specific choices without considering values.

• They have no impact on the decision-making process.

How does ethical behaviour contribute to personal and professional relationships?

• By promoting dishonesty and deception.

• By fostering integrity, honesty, and responsibility.

• By encouraging actions that disregard the well-being of others.

• By creating conflicts and disputes in relationships.

What characterizes a value?

• It is imposed on individuals without their consent.

• It arises from arbitrary and unintentional choices.

• It is chosen willingly and independently, reflecting a deliberate choice.

• It is influenced solely by cultural norms.

Which of the following influences an individual's values?

• Media and religious affiliations.

• Synderesis and moral identity.

• Personal contemplation and cognitive processes.

• Accumulation of wealth and status.

How do morals differ from morality?

• Morality is personal beliefs, while morals are collective principles.

• Morality involves the distinction between right and wrong, while morals refer to cultural norms.

• Morality is situational, while morals are enduring and persistent.

• Morals are individual beliefs, while morality is a broader concept encompassing shared principles.

According to Aristotle, what did he propose as essential for promoting the 'GOOD LIFE'? (Virtue Ethics)

• Pursuit of wealth and status.

• Engaging in noble actions and cultivating good habits.

• Disregard of common interests.

• Adherence to specific cultural norms.

What did C.S. Lewis believe about moral behaviour?

• Moral behaviour is divinely inspired.

• Moral behaviour involves prioritizing selfish needs.

• Moral behaviour can be broken down into ensuring 'fair play', cultivating good people, and maintaining a positive relationship with the creator.

• Moral behaviour is shaped solely by individual experiences.

In a scenario where a military force is considering engaging in war, which ethical framework is most likely to be used for justification, according to the information provided?

• Virtue Ethics

• Utilitarianism

• Ethic of Care

• Deontology

What does Deontology emphasize in moral actions?

• The consequences of actions.

• Moral character development.

• The intentions behind actions.

• The variability of virtues.